Calling all sunset chasers! Bingin Beach, Bali is an excellent place to watch the sun sink behind the Indian Ocean. And that’s without you having to push your way through crowds in the tourist hotspots of Kuta and Seminyak. But a trip to Bingin Beach isn’t for everyone. The only way to get there is …
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Kuta’s busy beaches and animated vendors aren’t the idyllic Balinese getaway that some tourists have in mind. So, if you’re ready to relax on quieter shores, make a beeline to Green Bowl Beach, Bali. Or perhaps better put, make a monkey line—you may need to maneuver around stubborn (but adorable) monkeys on the countryside road …
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Whether you’re looking to surf or experience the pulse of Bali surfing culture at a beachside bar, Nyang Nyang Beach is a must-visit in Uluwatu. Few travelers know about it, so you won’t have to fight for space in the sand. My Gojek driver informed me that she didn’t even know about Nyang Nyang Beach, …
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With a nickname like “Mother Temple” and being the largest temple complex in Bali, Besakih Temple grabs many tourists’ attention. It can also grab their rupiahs. But I’m getting ahead of myself. There’s no denying that Besakih Temple has an imposing presence. It contains 23 temples that dot the first approximately 1,000 meters of Mount …
With Instagram influencers sharing post after post of rice fields in Bali, it’s hard to believe that the island received a mere 45 international tourists in 2021. Luckily for Balinese working in tourism, that’s since changed. But do Instagrammers’ photoshopped pictures paint the real picture of what Bali’s rice terraces are like? Not a chance. …
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Melasti Beach is one of the best beaches in Uluwatu if you want bragging rights—it’s the southernmost point of Bali and a great place to spend the day with your toes in the sand. If you’ve been to other beaches in Uluwatu, you know that sand suitable for toe-sticking can be few and far between. …
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If you’ve only been to the Kuta region, it’s easy to believe that all of Bali’s beaches have elbow-to-elbow beachgoers. But the calm shores of Balangan Beach in Uluwatu sit a short drive away. Before you get excited about being able to swim at Balangan Beach, though, know that by “calm,” I mean crowd-wise. The …
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Picture this: Monkeys greeting you on your way through a cave-framed staircase. A beach dotted with scenic rocks meets you at the bottom. Surfers ride some of the best waves in the world while you sip on coconut water. That’s what you can experience by visiting Padang Padang Beach, Bali. I spent two days beach …
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